MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey said Thursday that she is asking lawmakers to change a spending bill to ensure the state's $1.8 billion in federal coronavirus relief funds is "put to use for the purposes Congress and President Trump intended."
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A total of 262 people in Walker County filed for initial unemployment claims for the week of May 9, according to the Alabama Department of Labor, showing a continued slowing down in job losses from the virus.

Jasper's Tallulah Brewing Company is one of two breweries in the state participating in a worldwide initiative to help brewers, servers and other workers in the hospitality industry who have been impacted by COVID-19.

CARBON HILL - The Carbon Hill City Council indicated Monday that the splash pad was too damaged from the April 12 Easter tornado to be used this summer, and that the city will have to see how the COVID-19 situation plays out before it sees about opening up the city swimming pool this year.